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People in Jammu & Kashmir Celebrate a Quiet Eid Amid Lockdown, With Prayers Offered at Home

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No Eid prayers were offered for the second consecutive time in major mosques and shrines of Kashmir as police enforced restrictions in most parts of the valley including Srinagar city, officials said.

  • PTI Srinagar
  • Last Updated: May 24, 2021, 11:44 AM IST
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Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in Kashmir on Sunday were a low-key affair as most of the faithful marked the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan by offering thanksgiving prayers at home in view of the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

The festival is being celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir and Kerala on Sunday, while the rest of the country will celebrate Eid on Monday.

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No Eid prayers were offered for the second consecutive time in major mosques and shrines of Kashmir as police enforced restrictions in most parts of the valley including Srinagar city, officials said.

People preferred to offer Eid prayers at home — either individually or in small groups comprising family members,the officials said.

However, there have been reports of congregation Eid prayers being offered in mosques located in the interior parts of cities and towns.

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Police personnel made announcements early in the morning on public address systems, appealing people not to congregate for Eid prayers as restrictions were still in place as part of the lockdown.

Last year, Eid-ul-Azha prayers could not be offered in Kashmir as authorities had imposed strict curfew in the wake of abrogation of Article 370 and division of then Jammu and Kashmir State into two union territories.

Eid marks the end of the fasting month of Ramzan.

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Jaipur MP receives death threat via email

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Jaipur MP Ramcharan Bohra received a death threat on his official email, leading to his PA Arun Sharma filing a police complaint on Wednesday. The threatening email stated, “We will kill you. Delhi is still very far. Wherever we meet you on the way, we will kill you there.”

The FIR was registered at Jawahar Circle police station after Arun Sharma discovered the threatening email at 4.30 am while going through the MP’s emails. MP Bohra affirmed that the cyber cell and technical team of the police are currently investigating the matter.

Arun Sharma, the PA of Ramcharan Bohra, came across the alarming email and promptly notified the MP. Following Bohra’s instructions, Sharma took the necessary steps to report the threat to the authorities. The severity of the situation prompted the police to take immediate action in handling the case.

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PM Modi hails First Ram Navami after Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya as a generational milestone

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First Ram Navami after Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya is generational milestone: PM Modi

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Ram Navami, celebrating the birth anniversary of Lord Ram after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Ayodhya is observing its first Ram Navami after the ceremony on January 22.

In a post on X, PM Modi highlighted the significance of this year’s celebration, stating, “The first Ram Navami after the Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya is a generational milestone, weaving together centuries of devotion with a new era of hope and progress.”

He added, “May the blessings of Prabhu Shri Ram guide our paths towards righteousness and peace, illuminating our lives with wisdom and courage.” The PM expressed his belief in Lord Ram’s ideals becoming a basis for a developed India and energizing the resolve of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his wishes on the holy festival of Ram Navami, emphasizing Lord Ram’s life as a symbol of justice, social welfare, and self-respect. Amit Shah expressed pride in celebrating the Lord’s birth anniversary at his birthplace temple after 500 years.

“The Lord established the highest ideal of sacrifice for truth and religion through his life and guided the entire world for ages. I pray to God for everyone’s welfare,” Amit Shah stated on X. Ram devotees across the nation are enthusiastic about the celebrations marking this historical event at Ayodhya.

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11 candidates from Jammu and Kashmir qualify for UPSC Civil Service Exam 2023

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11 from J&K qualify UPSC Civil Service Exam 2023

Eleven candidates from Jammu and Kashmir have qualified for the UPSC Civil Service exams this year. Aditya Srivastava from Uttar Pradesh topped the list with 1,016 candidates passing. Anmol Rathore, from Doda district, secured seventh All India Rank, also topping the JKCSE 2022. She is currently training in Jammu.

Anmol Rathore, a 24-year-old from Doda district, secured the seventh All India Rank in the UPSC exam. She had previously topped the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service Examination in 2022 and is currently undergoing training at the Revenue Training Institute in Jammu. Rathore mentioned that she prepared for the exams on her own using online resources and believes that the youth in the region have immense potential if guided in the right direction.

Arjun Gupta from Kathua district achieved the 32nd rank in the selection list, while Manan Bhat from Srinagar district secured the 88th rank this year. Bhat had previously qualified for the civil services exam and is currently serving as an IPS officer in the Telangana cadre. Other candidates from Jammu and Kashmir who qualified include Harnit Singh Sudan, Mohammad Haris Mir, Mohammad Farhan Seh, Aparajita Aryan, Ghulam Maya Din, Suvan Sharma, Seerat Baji, and Dinesh Kumar.

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According to the UPSC notification, a total of 1,016 candidates passed the Civil Service exam this year, with Aditya Srivastava from Uttar Pradesh emerging as the topper. Anmol Rathore, hailing from Doda district, made her mark by securing the seventh All India Rank and topping the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service Examination in 2022. Anmol attributed her success to self-preparation and online resources.

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